Strategic Commodity Manager 5

About the role

The group you’ll be a part of The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategy, including long-range capacity planning for 3+ years into the future.
• Take material sourcing decisions and be accountable for performance against cost, quality, and lead time goals.
• Onboard new suppliers considering evaluation of capability, implementation of legal contracts, assessment of financial risks, establishment of performance reviews.
• Evaluate supplier reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors or suppliers are no longer competitive.
• Set improvement plans and follow up for results.
• Gather quotations, evaluate bids, and consider various supplier performance metrics to award business.
• Implement stocking strategies and contracts to mitigate future availability and supply chain risks.
• Forecast cost impacts, approve pricing changes, and negotiate cost reduction with suppliers.
• Interact with engineering, manufacturing, and other groups to understand cross-functional impacts of design and manufacturing strategy decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, and all groups involved to minimize supply chain disruptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but not limited to): Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, with 12 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or 5 years with a PhD.
• 10 years of experience in a supply chain, operations, or production/planning environment, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Supplier Market Intelligence & Development: Continuously monitor global & regional markets to identify potential suppliers and emerging technologies. Evaluate new suppliers based on organizational maturity, technological capability, production capacity, quality systems, and financial stability.
• Commerical Negotiation Excellence: Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to effectively manage commodity spend and mitigate price increases. Ability to understand technical documents (i.e., specifications/schematics/drawings) and function within semiconductor manufacturing tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and a professional level of emotional intelligence necessary to achieve the desired objective deliverables. Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a history of successful resolution. Excellent analytical and written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally and with various levels of the organization, including executives.
• German knowledge would be an advantage and the ability to work and communicate in a cross-cultural environment.
• International travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field listed herein (but not limited to): Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, with 12 years of related experience; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or 5 years with a PhD.
• 10 years of experience in a supply chain, operations, or production/planning environment, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Supplier management and negotiation.
• Supply chain optimization.
• Technical understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Health and wellness programs.

Pay

Salary CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min $114,000 - Max $253,000. The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.